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Latest C-USA Stories…
| TEAM | CUSA | OVERALL |
|---|---|---|
| NM State | 3-0 | 10-6 |
| MTSU | 3-1 | 12-5 |
| UTEP | 2-1 | 12-4 |
| Liberty | 2-2 | 14-3 |
| LA Tech | 2-2 | 13-4 |
| WKU | 2-2 | 11-6 |
| Jax State | 1-2 | 9-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-2 | 9-7 |
| Sam Houston | 1-3 | 8-9 |
| FIU | 1-3 | 7-10 |
Noteworthy…
- CUSA went 15-5 against WAC opponents in the non-conference schedule.
- The Aggies claimed their sixth straight win and jump out to 3-0 in
conference play after three strong performances, including a 78-48
dismantling of preseason favorite, LA Tech. - With rare exception, league games will take place on Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Christian Cook earned
Player of the Week after averaging 22 points and shooting over 50
percent from deep (7-13). - CBS Sports Network will air 15 regular-season games. ESPNU will show five regular-season games, and the remainder of the league’s home contests will be available on
ESPN+.
| TEAM | CUSA | OVERALL |
|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 4-0 | 12-5 |
| Liberty | 3-1 | 10-5 |
| FIU | 3-1 | 7-8 |
| NM State | 2-1 | 9-7 |
| WKU | 2-2 | 11-5 |
| LA Tech | 2-2 | 9-6 |
| UTEP | 1-2 | 8-6 |
| Jax State | 1-2 | 7-7 |
| Sam Houston | 0-4 | 7-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-3 | 5-9 |
Noteworthy…
- NM State shot a season-high shooting percentage of 63.8 (30-47) in a 79-61 win over Sam Houston. This also marks the second-most field goals made by the Aggies this season. Molly Kaiser led the Aggies with 29 points, shooting 75% from the field.
- Molly Kaiser is the only Aggie to make the Conference USA Preseason All-Conference Team.
- The 2025 CUSA Basketball Championships will be held March 11-15 at the Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala.
Noteworthy…
- Aggies Katie Rink (1:48.77) and Naomi Slee (1:49.30) hold the best two 200 Free times in 2024-25 WAC meets, both earned in the Phil Hansel Invitational.
- The Aggies’ 200 Free Relay best time (1:32.13) is less than 1 second behind California Baptist’s (1:31.37).
First 2025 Meet:
January 23-24
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational
Noteworthy…
- Teams: FIU, Jacksonville State, Liberty, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee, New Mexico State, Sam Houston, UTEP and WKU
- Championship: Feb. 23-24 in Lynchburg, Va. | Hosted by Liberty (The two-day meet is held two weeks prior to the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.)
- There will be an Athlete of the Week chosen by the conference office, with assistance from the coaches’ chair. In addition, there will be an All-Academic Team (11) selected by the league’s academic advisors.
Latest High School Stories…
Neighbors Cup Standings
| Boys Basketball | 3/5A | All |
|---|---|---|
| Organ Mountain | 0-0 | 8-5 |
| Alamogordo | 0-0 | 7-6 |
| Las Cruces | 0-0 | 6-8 |
| Mayfield | 0-0 | 6-9 |
| Gadsden | 0-0 | 4-7 |
| Centennial | 0-0 | 4-9 |
| Girls Basketball | 3/5A | All |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield | 0-0 | 10-3 |
| Las Cruces | 0-0 | 9-4 |
| Gadsden | 0-0 | 8-7 |
| Organ Mountain | 0-0 | 4-10 |
| Centennial | 0-0 | 3-10 |
| Alamogordo | 0-0 | 1-12 |
Noteworthy…
- Organ Mountain (Boys) is inching up the MaxPreps rankings, currently sitting in the 8th spot.
- Mayfield (Girls) are also climbing in the MaxPreps rankings, currently ranked 6th in New Mexico.
Wrestling…
- Boys: Gadsden’s Mathius Soto (139) has racked up a 33-0 record.
- Girls: 3-time State champion, Alyssa Sedillo (100), sits at a 21-2 record, so far.
| Boys Basketball | 3/4A | All |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 0-0 | 11-3 |
| Santa Teresa | 0-0 | 5-9 |
| Chaparral | 0-0 | 3-11 |
| Deming | 0-0 | 0-13 |
| Girls Basketball | 3/4A | All |
|---|---|---|
| Deming | 0-0 | 9-4 |
| Silver | 0-0 | 4-4 |
| Santa Teresa | 0-0 | 6-8 |
| Chaparral | 0-0 | 6-9 |
Noteworthy…
- Silver (Boys) are ranked 4th in the MaxPreps state rankings.
- Deming (Girls) are ranked 4th in the MaxPreps state rankings.
Wrestling…
- Boys: Santa Teresa’s Isiah Sanchez (160) sits at 25-2.
- Girls: Santa Teresa’s Roxy Herrera (185) has earned a 19-3 record on the season, so far.
| Boys Basketball | 3/3A | All |
|---|---|---|
| Cobre | 0-0 | 8-3 |
| Hot Springs | 0-0 | 9-4 |
| Hatch Valley | 0-0 | 5-6 |
| Socorro | 0-0 | 4-7 |
| Girls Basketball | 3/3A | All |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | 0-0 | 4-7 |
| Cobre | 0-0 | 3-7 |
| Hatch Valley | 0-0 | 2-8 |
| Socorro | 0-0 | 0-12 |
Noteworthy…
- Cobre (Boys) are currently ranked 9th in the MaxPreps AAA rankings.
- No District 3/3A Girls teams have cracked the MaxPreps Top-10.
| Boys Basketball | 3/2A | All |
|---|---|---|
| Lordsburg | 1-0 | 5-10 |
| Cloudcroft | 0-1 | 6-6 |
| Capitan | 0-0 | 2-12 |
| Mescalero Apache | 0-0 | 4-12 |
| MVCS | 0-0 | 8-0 |
| Girls Basketball | 3/2A | All |
|---|---|---|
| MVCS | 0-0 | 9-1 |
| Mescalero Apache | 0-0 | 11-5 |
| Lordsburg | 0-0 | 5-6 |
| Cloudcroft | 0-0 | 6-9 |
| Capitan | 0-0 | 3-10 |
Noteworthy…
- Mesilla Valley Christian School (Boys) are currently ranked 3rd in the MaxPreps AA rankings.
- Mesilla Valley Christian School (Girls) are currently ranked 9th in the MaxPreps AA rankings.
The MVCS SonBlazers have reached the New Mexico State Championship game in both fall sports in which they participated (Football and Volleyball).
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